[Hiring] Lead Substation Structural Engineer @Leidos

Role Description

We are seeking a Lead Substation Structural Engineer with a B.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering and 8+ years of structural design engineering and review experience. Experience within the electric utility industry - either working directly for a utility or an engineering consultancy - is strongly preferred, as is prior engineering work experience in California.

• Strong educational background in design of steel structures, concrete structures, geotechnical engineering, and foundations.
• Experience performing and reviewing:
  • Substation structure design
  • Rigid bus design
  • Foundation design
  • Oil spill containment design
  • Retaining walls
  • Concrete and masonry control shelters
  • Firewalls
• Proven client management experience with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships while managing expectations.
• Perform design reviews of civil/structural design components in support of bid/construction packages for substation projects.
• Function as a senior engineer leading projects, performing design reviews, and developing junior staff members.
• Experience with design and review for structures and foundations to industry codes and standards under seismic loading conditions.
• Site-visits to client substation facilities and occasional travel for client meetings and industry-related events are expected.
• Comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Be a senior member of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and drafting technicians, managing and working on projects for multiple clients concurrently.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science (BS) degree in Civil-Structural Engineering and 8+ years of relevant experience, or Masters (MS) with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• PE License in California, required.
• Structural Engineer (SE) License in any state is preferred.
• Proven client management and business communication experience, required.
• Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint & MATHCAD software, required.
• Experience with RISA 3D or/and STAAD.Pro or/and SAP2000, SAG10, FAD or/and LPile software, required.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation required.
• Strong familiarity with current industry standards, design codes, and design guides (e.g., ASCE, AISC, ACI, IBC), required.
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills.
• Team player with ability to communicate with clients and staff.

Location

• Remote, ideally candidate would reside in CA.

Pay Range

• Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00
• The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
• Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.